Scottie Scheffler has competed in 25 majors and has now won four of them and he's now just one U.S. Open win from completing the vaunted career Grand Slam. Scheffler has received - and deserves - endless praise for his accomplishments on the golf greens.

Scheffler was a brilliant champion at a brilliant venue. He dealt brilliantly with the inevitable and wearisome comparisons to Tiger Woods, too.

Scottie Scheffler Ties Tiger Woods With Wild Stat After Open Championship Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In the world of golf, few players have absolutely transcended the sport over the decades. Tiger Woods was the most notable, but players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player hold a special place in golf history.